Ancient Greek Terracotta - Cupid and Psyche - 3rd / 1st century BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,500 - € 3,000
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Rare terra-cotta composition depicting Cupid and Psyche, from the Greco-Hellenistic period (3rd/1st century BCE), height 15.8 cm and width 11.2 cm, in very good condition with no restoration, provenance France, Galerie B.N.M.; acquired from a gallery and previously owned by Nicole Drees, Brussels.
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Rare terracotta composition featuring Cupid and the goddess Psyche.
They are depicted in front of an altar. Cupid is seated on the altar. He holds an object in his right hand, with his arm raised. At his feet, a puppy.
Psyche is depicted standing, nude, shoulders covered by a veil, leaning on the altar,
Greece, Hellenistic period, 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Very good condition - no restoration
Dimensions : height 15.8 cm width 11.2 cm
Magnificent representation of an allegory of love superbly preserved.
Provenance : France, Galerie B.N.M.
Previous provenance history : Nicole Drees, Brussels. Private collection acquired in Belgium in March 1985
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRare terracotta composition featuring Cupid and the goddess Psyche.
They are depicted in front of an altar. Cupid is seated on the altar. He holds an object in his right hand, with his arm raised. At his feet, a puppy.
Psyche is depicted standing, nude, shoulders covered by a veil, leaning on the altar,
Greece, Hellenistic period, 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Very good condition - no restoration
Dimensions : height 15.8 cm width 11.2 cm
Magnificent representation of an allegory of love superbly preserved.
Provenance : France, Galerie B.N.M.
Previous provenance history : Nicole Drees, Brussels. Private collection acquired in Belgium in March 1985
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information : The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for Cultural Object)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
3ème / 1er siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Cupid and Psyche - 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
